Pigment spots: how to reduce them?

Brown spots and the Dalmatian effect

While melanin determines the skin's colour and acts like a little parasol to protect our cells from the sun and UV rays, its production can quickly spiral out of control. At the slightest shock, from hormonal variations, major stress or excessive sun exposure, it's our complexion that suffers. The result is the anarchic production of pigments that give rise to the notorious brown spots. So to avoid the Dalmatian effect, we rely above all on a day cream with sun protection, but also on the right active ingredients, such as Vitamin C. We take a look at the right skin care products for pigmentation spots.

Why are dark spots always more visible after the summer?

Above all, it's a question of the difference between tanning and brown spots : while melanin is responsible for both and is active in summer to protect us (and, of course, make us tan), it can unfortunately be overwhelmed by UV rays. In fact, when sun exposure is too intense, melanocyte production goes into overdrive in an attempt to protect us, marking the skin with brown spots.

The different types of pigments spots

Brown spots are not all in the same family. To better understand them, we need to adopt to adopt the most effective care routine.

Age spots

We really hate the name... But, unfortunately, that's how dermatologists define them. Also known as "solar lentigo", these brown spots increase in number and size over the years. They appear on the back of the hands, but also on the face, neck and décolleté.

The treatment that saves : PowerBright Dark Spot Serum Dermalogica's powerful serum rapidly reduces the appearance of dark spots and prevents hyperpigmentation on the surface and deep down, for an even, radiant complexion.

The pregnancy mask

Also known as "melasma", it often appears in pregnant women. The main culprit? Once again, it's the sun, whose effects are amplified by the large quantities of hormones produced during this period. These specific hyperpigmentation marks are visible on the face, particularly on the forehead, cheekbones and upper lips.

The treatment that saves: the Anti-Spot Corrector Serum Patyka, under its day care, champions its action on tyrosinase (a key enzyme that stimulates the skin pigmentation process).

Imperfections and post-inflammatory scars

These are the famous residual brown marks we're so keen to get rid of once the pimple or skin wound has healed... It's a fact: any inflammation of the skin is likely to give way to a brown spot. Here again, exposure to the sun stimulates the appearance of these spots, and black skin is even more prone to marking, as its healing mechanism is particularly fragile.

The treatment that saves: the Good Genes Sunday Riley. With its glycolic acid-rich formulation, this cult serum gets right to the heart of pores to exfoliate, reduce pigmentation spots and lighten brown spots, ensuring even, tightened skin texture.

Uneven skin tone

Sometimes, the spots are present in a diffuse way, a little like a veil which makes dull complexion. This phenomenon is often linked to heavy exposure to UV rays and free radicals. Recent studies have also shown a close link between pollution and uneven skin tone.

The treatment that saves: the MultiVitamin Power Recovery Mask Dermalogica. With its cocktail of vitamin C, retinyl palmitate and licorice, it helps reduce hyperpigmentation: in 15 minutes, the complexion is radiant and even, and as a bonus, the skin is plumped up.

Remember that visible results from an anti-dark spot routine require a little patience. It takes an average of 6 to 8 weeks of conscientious application to see results on complexion and radiance. Of course, results depend on the intensity of blemishes and how "old" they are.

The anti-spot routine that (really) works

We opt for a moisturizing cream with (high) sun protection on a daily basis with the Anti-Spot Fluid High Protection SPF30 Patyka, which reduces UV damage by over 40% and prevents and reduces pigmentation spots, thanks to its antioxidant-rich formulation.
We don't skimp on exfoliation with Exfoliating Powder Oh My Cream Skincare Exfoliating Powder, to gently remove dulling dead cells and activate cell renewal.
Start a vitamin C-rich treatment to boost your skin's radiance and effectively protect it from external aggressors with l'Essentiel Peau Combeau, the complement to its highest level of expertise.

The complete anti-spot routine

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